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Mrs Smith’s Original Flaky Crust Pumpkin Pie

Mrs Smith's Original Flaky Crust Pumpkin Pie

Though I question the addition of corn syrup and dextrose over just plain sugar, the ingredients list looks impressively simple. It’s apparently based on Amanda Smith’s Original recipe from a century ago. This Pie also tastes homemade; you have to bake it yourself; for whatever that’s worth.

The flavor isn’t what you might expect if you’re used to eating sweet potato; Pumpkin Pie isn’t quite on the same level; and follow the bit on the box about it being “best when freshly baked”. It actually tastes significantly better when you wait for it to fully cool and thicken in the fridge.

my rating : 4 of 5

Velveeta Shells And Cheese : Bacon

Velveeta Shells And Cheese : Bacon

Bacon can improve the taste of damn near anything. Macaroni (Shells) And Cheese is no exception. They refer to Velveeta as Liquid Gold, but that’s just promotional hyperbole. It is good though, especially with Bacon. Ignore the directions on the box and sprinkle the bits over the top instead of mixing them in for the full effect.

my rating : 4 of 5

Publix Premium Limited Edition Ice Cream : Eggnog

Publix Premium Limited Edition Ice Cream : Eggnog

The best way to enjoy this treat, released to Publix stores as a Limited Edition during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season, is to melt it down in a bowl so that you’re left with creamy lumps of Ice Cream in a pool of yummy Eggnog. Flavored with a hint of rum, this Publix Premium is a delectable dessert I wish were available all year round.

my rating : 5 of 5

Sara Lee Classic Strawberry Cheesecake

Sara Lee Classic Strawberry Cheesecake

I don’t consider this a Classic, but perhaps it could be with one major alteration. The best part is the Cheesecake itself; the actual cream cheese filling; and the Strawberries make for a fitting topping. I certainly prefer them over cherries. It’s the crumbly graham cracker crust the pie would do better without.

my rating : 4 of 5